Helensburgh RNLI Lifeboat attends report of two persons in water - Gourock

The Lifeboat arrived on scene at 1455 hours and commenced a search of the local area.  It was established that both persons were safely ashore and the Lifeboat was stood down at 1512 hours.  The Lifeboat was back on station and ready for service at 1535 hours.

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